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Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was...
Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47
She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.
Quick! Someone Get This Book a Doctor.
Inside the book conservation lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Israeli Artist Shuts Venice Biennale Exhibit and Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire
Ruth Patir, Israel’s representative at the event, says she won’t open her show in the national...
Late Night Savors Day One of the Trump Trial
After the ex-president seemed to fall asleep in court, Jimmy Kimmel said it was “nice to...
Philharmonic Sidelines 2 Players It Tried to Fire for Misconduct
The New York Philharmonic said the musicians would not perform for now, after a magazine article...
Faith Ringgold Perfectly Captured the Pitch of America’s Madness
Ringgold’s landmark career was long ignored by the art establishment. But she kept going, mixing the...
Trina Robbins, Creator and Historian of Comic Books, Dies at 85
Obsessed with comics from a young age, she was a pioneer in a male-dominated field and...
‘Civil War’ Review: We Have Met the Enemy and It Is Us. Again.
In Alex Garland’s tough new movie, a group of journalists led by Kirsten Dunst, as a...
What’s Next for Jane Goodall? An Immersive Spectacle in Tanzania.
“Dr. Jane’s Dream” is going up in East Africa, where visitors can experience the primatologist’s scientific...
Berlin Was a Beacon of Artistic Freedom. Gaza Changed Everything.
The home of boundary-pushing artists from around the world has been upended by debates about what...
How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy
As a teenager in South Korea, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey...
John Barth, Writer Who Pushed Storytelling’s Limits, Dies at 93
His sprawling and boisterous novel “The Sot-Weed Factor,” published in 1960, projected him into the ranks...
Christopher Durang, the Surrealist of Snark
In works like “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” the playwright would force you to...
Maryse Condé, ‘Grande Dame’ of Francophone Literature, Dies at 90
She explored the history and culture of Africa, the West Indies and Europe in work that...
Joe Flaherty, ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Actor, Dies at 82
Mr. Flaherty first became known for playing a series of oddball characters on one of TV’s...
Barbara Rush, ‘It Came from Outer Space’ Actress, Dies at 97
She received a Golden Globe in 1954 as that year’s rising star and appeared in movies...
Once Upon a Time, the World of Picture Books Came to Life
The tale behind a new museum of children’s literature is equal parts imagination, chutzpah and “The...
Lifelong ‘Star Trek’ Fan Leaves Behind a Massive Trove of Memorabilia
When Troy Nelson died, his shelves were filled to the rafters with memorabilia from the popular...
As Graffiti Moves From Eyesore to Amenity, Landlords Try to Cash In
Brands, developers and even city officials are embracing the global appeal of street art, but the...
Louis Gossett Jr. Streaming Guide: ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ to ‘The Color Purple’
His range was wide, as evidenced by performances in projects as different as “Roots,” “An Officer...
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Here, and It’s Much More Than Country
The superstar’s new LP is a 27-track tour of popular music with a Beatles cover, cameos...
Judith Butler Thinks You’re Overreacting
How did gender become a scary word? The theorist who got us talking about the subject...
Laurent de Brunhoff, Artist Who Made Babar Famous, Dies at 98
After his father, who created the character, died, he continued the series of books about a...